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LTTN01
In a paragraph with a topic sentence about effects of an event, the supporting sentences should…
a. show the results of the event. Correct
b. compare the event to another event.
c. show the reasons the event happened.

Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: When people are tired, they are likely to buy
less.
a. Consequently, people typically do not buy new beds very often.
b. Therefore, many companies advertise on TV during the day instead of at night. Correct
c. One reason is that people often need more than eight hours of sleep.

Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: The company advertised their product
successfully.
a. One reason is to decrease the cause of advertising.
b. For these reasons, they also advertised on the television.
c. As a result, their sales figure increased. Correct

Choose the writer’s opinion?
a. People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV is
the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it.
b. …this could hardly be justified.
To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity and
mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world.
c. Although it is undoubtedly true, …
d. The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers. Correct

If you are on a budget, you should shop at inexpensive clothing stores.
a. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones. Correct

b. However, you should not use your credit card too often.
c. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more.
d. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school.

Staying home on weekends is a good way to save money.
a. On the other hand, you could simply spend less on outside entertainment. Correct
b. On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too.
c. However, you should not use your credit card too often.
d. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school.

It is important to take vacations to rest and relax.
a. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals.
b. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.
c. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt. Correct
d. However, you should not use your credit card too often.

It is best to divide the cost of group dinners evenly.
a. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school.
b. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals. Correct
c. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt.
d. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.

People should not take out loans.
a. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school. Correct
b. On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too.
c. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more.
d. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.

Choose the writer’s opinion?

a. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could
otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems.
b. …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop
into physical condition.
c. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time…
d. Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to
physical illnesses. Correct

In the concluding sentence, …
a. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it.
b. … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s.
c. …the writer can restate the main idea, offer a suggestion, or make a prediction about the topic.
Correct
d. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion.

Choose the opposing opinion?
a. Although it is undoubtedly true, …
b. ….this could hardly be justified.
To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity and
mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world.
c. People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV
is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it. Correct
d. The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers.

Choose the writer’s concession?
a. People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV is
the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it.
b. The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers.
c. Although it is undoubtedly true, … Correct

d. … this could hardly be justified.
To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity and
mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world.


Choose the writer’s refutation?
a. Although it is undoubtedly true,…
b. People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV is
the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it.
c. … this could hardly be justified.
To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity and
mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world. Correct
d. The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers.

Buying a car is too expensive, so people should take public transportation instead.
a. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals.
b. On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too. Correct
c. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.
d. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school.

The writer’s opinion is …
a. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it. Correct
b. … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s.
c. …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic.
d. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion.

A refutation is …
a. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion.
Correct
b. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it.

c. … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s.
d. …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic.

Choose the writer’s concession?


a. …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop
into physical condition.
b. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could
otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems.
c. Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to
physical illnesses.
d. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time… Correct

Choose the counter argument?
a. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time…
b. …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop
into physical condition.
c. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that
could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems. Correct
d. Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to
physical illnesses.

Choose the writer’s refutation?
a. …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop
into physical condition. Correct
b. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time…
c. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could
otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems.
d. Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to

physical illnesses.

A counter argument is …
a. …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic.
b. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion.
c. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it.
d. … the opinion, which is opposing to the writer’s. Correct


Owning a house is better than renting an apartment.
a. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt.
b. On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too.
c. However, you should not use your credit card too often.
d. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more. Correct

Using credit cards is easier than using cash.
a. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more.
b. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals.
c. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt.
d. However, you should not use credit cards too often. Correct

LTTN02
Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about What
Motivates Children. Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.
Topic sentence:
Children are motivated by many factors.
Concluding sentence: In conclusion, children are not always motivated for the same reasons.
a. Mr. Paul is a motivational teacher who was born in the 1960s. Correct
b. For example, children can be motivated to do chores of they receive money.
c. In addition, because of the fact that children are used to getting such rewards, they often expect

them.
d. A final reason children are motivated is the possibility of internal rewards.

Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about How Students
are Motivated to Succeed. Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.
Topic sentence: The teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students to succeed.
Concluding sentence: In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational.
a. For this reason, most students continue to take classes at Linx Language School.


b. Because the teachers often encourage students to do well in the real world, students often get better
jobs when they finish school.
c. In addition, new students also have positive feeling about continuing their studies.
d. Students who are late are not respected. Correct

Read the topic sentence: In one study, butterflies died after eating one kind corn.
Choose the correct supporting sentence.
a. The bright red tomatoes are extremely juicy, and the corn has a sweet flavor.
b. This food provides the best way to solve hunger problems throughout the world.
c. This may have happened because the corn had been genetically modified. Correct
d. For example, corn grows well in warm climates, but lettuce grows better in cool climates.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which tip can help a writer paraphrase?
a. Replace words from the original sentence with synonyms. Correct
b. Memorize the original sentence.
c. Never change the word order of the original sentence.

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about the reasons why people should

use genetically modified food.
a. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how it
looks different from regular food.
b. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food.
c. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.
Correct
d. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.

Read the paragraph, and answer the question: How many connectors are used to show effects /
results?


Some people make purchases for emotional reasons, and this can have negative effects. For instance,
they may buy products so that they feel better when they are sad. As a result, they may feel better,
but the improvement in mood is likely to last for only a short period of time. Sometimes people buy
products to feel important. Consequently, they may spend more money than they have.
a. 2
b. 5
c. 4
d. 3 Correct

Read the cause-effect paragraph. Choose the appropriate pattern of organization.
Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids,
may be dangerous for two reasons. One reason is that some people may be allergic to it. Instead of
making them healthier, it could make them sick. Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is
that it has not been tested enough. Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the long-term
effects of golden rice on health, there are some risks. Without further research, there are reasons to
believe that golden rice may be harmful to human health.
a. Point-by-point Correct
b. Block

c. Spatial order
d. Chronological order

Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about What
Motivates Children. Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.
Topic sentence:
Children are motivated by many factors.
Concluding sentence: In conclusion, children are not always motivated for the same reasons.
a. Homework completion makes them feel good at school.
b. One reason is that many children work harder due to the promise of external rewards.
c. Children can be motivated to save money by a variety of factors. Correct
d. For instance, some children want to do their homework.


Read the topic sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about Why People are Motivated. Choose one
sentence that DOES NOT support the main idea.
Topic sentence: There are many reasons why people are motivated at work.
a. Creative people often have higher salaries than people who are not creative. Correct
b. Because of the fact that people like to feel comfortable at work, employees are sometimes motivated
by a friendly boss.
c. Interesting tasks are one cause of strong motivation.
d. For example, employees may be motivated to finish a project if it is creative.

All the given sentences make up a paragraph discussing the reasons why genetically modified rice
may be dangerous.
Which is the concluding sentence?
a. Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the long-term effects of golden rice on health, there
are some risks.
b. Without further research, there are reasons to believe that golden rice may be harmful to human
health. Correct

c. Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids,
may be dangerous for two reasons.
d. One reason is that some people may be allergic to it. Instead of making them healthier, it could make
them sick. Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough.

Read the supporting sentence: This may have happened because the corn had been genetically
modified.
Which topic sentence does it support?
a. In one study, butterflies died after eating one kind corn. Correct
b. The genetically modified vegetables grown on this farm are fresh and delicious. Incorrect
c. People should support the development of genetically modify food.
d. Depending on the weather, farmers grow different crops in different parts of the world.

Read the topic sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about Why People are Motivated.
Choose one sentence that DOES NOT support the main idea.
Topic sentence: There are many reasons why people are motivated at work.


a. People want to continue to do well when they are told they are doing a good job.
b. A third factor that motivates people at work is positive feedback.
c. If it is possible to ask a boss question, employees may want to work harder.
d. As a result, NowTech hires only highly educated managers. Correct

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about the reasons why scientists started
to genetically modify food.
a. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food.
Correct
b. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.
c. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.

d. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how it
looks different from regular food.

Read the four pairs of sentences. Which pair has a connector showing a result?
a. A company must understand the product’s target market since developing successful products is
challenging.
b. Companies have sales because many consumers do not like to buy full-priced items.
c. Targeting a specific market is important. One reason is that it keeps advertising costs low.
d. Many teenagers use the Internet frequently. For this reason, they constantly see advertisements.
Correct

Read the topic sentences.
What is the most appropriate topic sentence for a cause-effect paragraph?
a. People who do not eat genetically modified food are healthier and happier. Incorrect
b. Genetically modified foods are tested in large labs with modern equipment.
c. As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain insects that are important to the environment
die.
d. Genetically modified rice and genetically modified corn both have features that protect them from
insects.


What does a paraphrase let writers do?
a. incorporate other writers’ ideas in their own writing. Correct
b. plagiarize without breaking rules
c. Copy someone else’s sentences

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about how genetically modified food is
different from regular food?
a. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food.

b. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.
c. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.
d. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how it
looks different from regular food. Correct

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about how genetically modified food
looks and tastes.
a. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how it
looks different from regular food.
b. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food.
c. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.
d. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes. Correct

Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about How Students
are Motivated to Succeed. Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.
Topic sentence: The teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students to succeed.
Concluding sentence: In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational.
a. Because of the encouragement to do well in the real world, students often get better jobs when they
finish school.
b. Unmotivated students may suffer from stress or depression. Correct
c. Finally, teachers also motivate their students to succeed outside of school.


d. The first example of this is that almost all students pass their final exams as a result of teacher
encouragement.

Read the paragraph, and answer the question: How many connectors are used to show causes?
Throughout the world, many people enjoy bargaining. One reason is that people feel successful when
they pay a lower price. They feel a sense of accomplishment since they are able to achieve the goal of

paying less than the ticketed price. Another reason many people enjoy bargaining is because they feel
that they save money.
a.
2

b.
4 Correct

c.
3

d.
5

Read the four pairs of sentences. Which pair has a connector showing a reason?
a. Stores have sales to make more money. Products are cheaper, so people often buy more items.
b. Bargaining is acceptable in India. Therefore, storeowners often raise their prices.
c. Internet advertisements are often effective due to the fact that many people have access to
computers. Correct
d. When people are bargaining, they often walk away from the seller. Consequently, the seller thinks he
may lose the customer, and he will lower the price.

What can help you rephrase an original text using your own words?
a. provide new examples to support your topic and add adjectives.
b. copy the statistics from the original and provide appropriate citation.


c. replace words with synonyms and change sentence structures. Correct

All the given sentences make up a paragraph discussing the reasons why genetically modified rice

may be dangerous.
Which is the topic sentence?
a. Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the long-term effects of golden rice on health, there
are some risks.
b. Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough.
c. Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids,
may be dangerous for two reasons. Correct
d. One reason is that some people may be allergic to it. Instead of making them healthier, it could make
them sick.

Electric vehicles are faster than many people may think.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence?
a. Electric vehicles are faster than many people think.
b. The majority of people may not realize how fast electric cars are. Correct
c. People think that cars with gasoline energies are faster than electric vehicles.

An acceptable paraphrase
a. should not change the overall meaning of the original sentence. Correct
b. should add interesting information to the original sentence.
c. should change the meaning of the original sentence significantly.

Which sentence is true?
a. Plagiarism is using relevant information from outside sources.
b. Students who plagiarize will likely face serious consequences. Correct
c. Plagiarism is an effective writing technique.

Human body heat is cheap and readily available.


Which of these could best replace the underlined words?

a. free and ready to use
b. not expensive and simple to use
c. inexpensive and easy to obtain Correct

The sun gives our planet heat and light.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence?
a. Sunlight is important to the earth for two reasons.
b. The earth receives both light and warmth from the sun. Correct
c. Our planet is warmed by the sun.

LTTN03
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is an opinion?
a. Hans has worked there five years longer than Travis.
b. Hans has worked there for a long time. Correct
c. Hans has worked there since last summer.

Choose the best paraphrase.
Original: Opposing these adoptees, some birth mothers argued that they were promised secrecy when
they relinquished their children for adoption and that abrogating that promise constituted an invasion
of privacy.
a. Some birth mothers who were promised secrecy about their role felt that breaking that promise
was an invasion of their privacy. Correct
b. In order to retain their privacy, some birth mothers refused to reveal their identities when they
relinquished their children for adoption.
c. Some birth mothers felt that their biological children’s pursuit of their identities should be abandoned
based on the possibility that the birth mother requested privacy.
d. Some adoptees support their birth mothers’ right to secrecy, even if it was promised to them when
they gave their children for adoption.

Which academic writing technique is used if …
…you want to include someone else’s idea in your writing, you put the person’s full idea in your own
words by writing it in a different way. You also include details about where the idea came from.
a. Summary
b. Paraphrase Correct
c. Quotation
d. All are correct.

Read the original information and the paraphrase.
Which paraphrase is unacceptable?
a. Original: One social networking site has been translated into over 70 languages.
Paraphrase: More than 70 languages are used on a particular social networking site.
b. Original: Humans take away animal’s homes and their food by farming, when they cut down trees
for wood, and when they look for oil.
Paraphrase: Cutting down trees and looking for oil damages animals’ homes. Correct
c. Original: Keeping your house cool or warm, driving cars and making things in factories all pollute the
atmosphere.
Paraphrase: Pollution comes from cars, factories, heating and air conditioning.
d. Original: This affects the world weather and makes it difficult for animals to find food and fresh water.
Paraphrase: When the weather changes, animals can’t find water and food easily.

Which option is NOT a tip to help you summarize?
a. Substitute synonyms for key words, key phrases and all of the details. Correct
b. Make sure you did not change the writer’s original meaning or add new information.
c. Include the main points, but remove most of the details.
d. Use synonyms and different sentence structures to avoid plagiarism.

Which academic writing technique is used if …
… you want to include someone else’s ideas in your writing by selecting the main points of the original

text and keeping the overall meaning. You also include details about where the idea came from.


a. Summary Correct
b. Paraphrase
c. All are correct.
d. Quotation

Choose the best paraphrase.
Original: While raising a family is inherently stressful, adoption is filled with additional tensions that
are unique to the adoptive relationship.
a. Families with an adopted member face more challenges than biological families. Correct
b. The adoptive relationship is inherently stressful.
c. Families that adopt children can avoid some of the tensions inherent in biological families
d. Raising a family under stressful conditions can discourage potential adoptive parents.

Some companies avoid phone interviews with job hunters. These businesses want to see candidates
face-to-face.
Which word in the first sentence is replaced by Businesses?
a. interviews
b. candidates
c. job hunters
d. companies Correct

…you want to include someone else’s idea in your writing. You use the person’s exact words, which
are cited in quotation marks and you also include details about where you found the idea.
a. Paraphrase
b. Quotation Correct
c. Summary
d. All are correct.

Which summary uses much of the same wording as the original text?


a. A survey in China showed that many people do not feel secure when using the Internet. The survey
indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain
websites, and 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites
inappropriately. Correct
b. A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain
websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites
inappropriately.
c. One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they find
online. They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online.
d. A countrywide survey in China indicated that people do not always trust information find on the
Internet. They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information. The majority
of people also assume that companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit.

Which summary has changed the meaning of some of the original text?
Original: Research shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy. One
reason is that people now understand privacy issues better. Nevertheless, while people are concerned
about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Research shows
that people of all ages worry about privacy. However, compared to adults, young people are less
informed about privacy issues. Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the majority of
adolescents do not fully understand these laws.
a. Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the
past. Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online.
Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are
less informed about the many legal issues.
b. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. Firstly, people now have a
better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’

privacy policies. Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups.
However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines.
c. Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern
about these issues has increased. Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people
read privacy policies online. Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the
Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online
privacy.
d. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. One reason is that people
now have a better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read
websites’ privacy policies. Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of
age. However, the majority of adolescents do not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the
Internet. Correct


Choose the most appropriate paraphrase of this information: The most important factor in the group’s
success was the way they motivated team members. – Tech News.
a. Tech News reports that this group won, and everyone who participated won something.
b. According to Tech News, the most important factor in the group’s success was the way they
motivated team members.
c. According to Tech News, one factor in the group’s success was the way they increased team
motivation.
d. Tech News reported that a key reason this group was successful was that they inspired other
members of the team. Correct

Which summary copies much of the wording as the original text?
a. Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the
past. Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online.
Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are
less informed about the many legal issues.
b. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. One reason is that people now

have a better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’
privacy policies. Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age.
However, the majority of adolescents do not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet.
c. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. Firstly, people now have a
better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’
privacy policies. Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups.
However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines.
d. Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern
about these issues has increased. Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people
read privacy policies online. Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the
Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online
privacy. Correct

Choose the best paraphrase.
Original: Third, in a nation that sanctifies blood kinship, adoptive families and adoptees are
stigmatized because of their lack of biological relationship.
a. Adoptive families and adoptees are treated like criminals in nations that over-value blood
relationships.


b. In some nations, adoptees do not have the same legal relationship to their adoptive parents as blood
kin have to their birth parents.
c. Nations that sanctify blood relationships are often stigmatized.
d. Where blood kinship is excessively valued, adoption is considered inferior. Correct

Which summary has changed the meaning of the original text and added information?
a. A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain
websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites
inappropriately.
b. A survey in China showed that many people do not feel secure when using the Internet. The survey

indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain websites,
and 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately.
c. A countrywide survey in China indicated that people do not always trust information find on the
Internet. They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information. The
majority of people also assume that companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit.
d. One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they find
online. They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online. Incorrect

Choose the sentence that expresses an opinion.
a. Milk and cheeses are products available in most grocery stores.
b. A few tablespoons of chocolate syrup improve the taste of milk significantly. Correct
c. Teenagers need more milk than children, according to many studies.

Which summary is the best?
a. Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern
about these issues has increased. Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people
read privacy policies online. Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the
Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online
privacy.
b. Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the
past. Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online.
Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are
less informed about the many legal issues.


c. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. One reason is that people now
have a better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’
privacy policies. Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age.
However, the majority of adolescents do not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet.
d. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. Firstly, people now have a

better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’
privacy policies. Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups.
However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines.

An opinion is something that…
a. is always true.
b. others may disagree with. Correct
c. can be counted.

Read the original sentence. Choose the best paraphrase of this information: Water is frequently used
resource that provides energy to 28 million people.
a. So many people use water resource that it is exhausting.
b. Water is often used as a source of energy and gives power to almost 30 million people. Correct
c. People frequently use water resource.
d. People don’t appreciate water as energy source because so many consumers use it.

An acceptable paraphrase…
a. … can change the meaning of the original sentence.
b. … can add information to the original sentence.
c. …remove most of the details.
d. …does not change the meaning of the original. Correct

Which summary is the best?
a. One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they find
online. They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online. Correct